Helena Costa, dubbed 'Mourinho in a skirt' in her home nation, was recently appointed head coach of Ligue 2's Clermont, making her the highest-ranking woman in coaching in global football. Ian Hawkey writes about how she exhibits the traditional Portuguese coaching style seen in the likes of Jose Mourinho, Andre Villas-Boas and Carlos Queiroz.
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New Portuguese Clermont coach Helena Costa. EPA / STR -
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Helena Costa, right, while coach of the Qatar national women's football team. AFP Photo / HO / Qatar Olympic Committee -
Helena Costa. AFP Photo / HO / Qatar Olympic Committee -
Helena Costa. Paulo Cordeiro / AFP / ASF -
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Helena Costa. AFP Photo / HO / Qatar Olympic Committee
In pictures: A look at Helena Costa, football’s ‘Mourinho in a skirt’
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